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Jane Austen's Emma Woodhouse, re-imagined as a bold, smart, idealistic, and audacious young entrepreneur with an expertise in life coaching and matchmaking, decides to start documenting her "greatness" for future achievements. Emma partners up with lifelong friend Alex Knightley, whose straight, logical, business mind clashes against Emma constantly, yet is exactly what she needs.
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Jane Austen's Emma Woodhouse, re-imagined as a bold, smart, idealistic, and audacious young entrepreneur with an expertise in life coaching and matchmaking, decides to start documenting her "greatness" for future achievements. Emma partners up with lifelong friend Alex Knightley, whose straight, logical, business mind clashes against Emma constantly, yet is exactly what she needs.
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Episode 1
Emma Woodhouse, a young lifestyle entrepreneur and matchmaker, decides to document her greatness for future achievements, much to her lifelong friend and business partner Alex Knightley's amusement.
Written by Bernie SuGuest stars Alexis Boozer Sterling, Gabriel Voss
Episode 2
In the midst of her friend (and client) Annie's doubts about getting married, Alex reminds Emma that she is in need of an assistant.
Guest stars Alexis Boozer Sterling
Episode 3
When Alex finds a candidate for the new assistant position, a reluctant Emma agrees to interview recent college grad, Harriet Smith.
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Episode 4
Annie makes a decision about her upcoming wedding.
Guest stars Alexis Boozer Sterling
Episode 5
Emma pledges to solve the problem standing in the way of Annie and Ryan's wedding despite Alex's objections.
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Episode 6
Harriet digs up dirt on the Weston family and Emma attempts to reach the unreachable Frank Churchill.
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Episode 7
Emma has one more trick up her sleeve to convince Annie to go through with her wedding.
Guest stars Alexis Boozer Sterling
Episode 8
Alex discovers Emma's deceptive plan for getting the attention of Frank Churchill.
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Episode 9
With the Weston wedding a week away, Alex wants Emma to start looking for a new client.
Written by Tracy Bitterolf
Episode 10
Alex disapproves of Emma taking on Harriet as a client.
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Episode 11
Emma decides Harriet deserves better than the IT guy and plans to find better prospects for her assistant.
Guest stars James Brent Isaacs
Episode 12
Emma and Harriet set their sights on California's youngest elected official, Senator James Elton.
Guest stars James Brent Isaacs
Episode 13
Emma tries to track down her next potential client, Senator Elton.
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Episode 14
Emma reassures Alex that Senator Elton will come to them after Ryan's recommendation tweet.
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Episode 15
Emma helps Harriet make a decision about Martin, and Senator Elton finally makes his move.
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Episode 16
Office morale is down and Emma is forced to think about her actions after Alex expresses his disappoinment in her.
Guest stars James Brent Isaacs
Episode 17
After spending quality time with her father, Emma returns from holiday and meets with her latest high-profile client.
Written by Margaret DunlapGuest stars Paul Stuart
Episode 18
With Emma's help, Harriet and James get to know each other better.
Guest stars Paul Stuart
Episode 19
Even though James's coaching is progressing nicely, Harriet doesn't seem to be completely on board with Emma's plans.
Written by Kate RorickGuest stars Paul Stuart
Episode 20
Alex finds out about Emma's plans for Harriet and James.
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Episode 21
Emma convinces Harriet to show off her musical talents to woo the Senator.
Guest stars Paul Stuart
Episode 22
Emma's plan seems to be working perfectly— to Emma, at least.
Written by Margaret DunlapGuest stars Alexis Boozer Sterling
Episode 23
On the day of the holiday party, the truth finally sinks in for Emma.
Written by Kate RorickGuest stars Alexis Boozer Sterling, Gabriel Voss, Paul Stuart
Episode 24
James finally reveals his true intentions, much to Emma's embarrassment.
Written by Margaret DunlapGuest stars Paul Stuart
Episode 25
After the first failure in her career, Emma starts the year with a renewed attitude.
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Episode 26
Noticing Emma isn't bouncing back as well as she thinks she has, Alex enlists the help of Izzy, Emma's older sister (and his sister-in-law), to get her out of her funk.
Guest stars Mapuana Makia
Episode 27
Wanting to make sure her instincts are right, Emma asks Harriet and Alex for their opinion on Izzy's situation.
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Episode 28
With no conclusive answers, Emma decides to take the direct approach.
Guest stars Mapuana Makia
Episode 29
Determined to solve the problem in her sister's marriage, Emma convinces Izzy to take matters into her own hands and present John with a foolproof plan.
Guest stars Mapuana Makia
Episode 30
Emma's meddling unfortunately creates more friction between the Knightleys.
Guest stars Mapuana Makia
Episode 31
After discovering her schemes, Alex confronts Emma about the conflict she caused in their siblings' marriage.
Guest stars Mapuana Makia
Episode 32
Emma shares how Izzy and John resolved things. Meanwhile, Harriet shares that she started an online music club.
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Episode 33
Alex once again tries to get Emma to take on Maddy Bates as a client.
Written by Tracy Bitterolf
Episode 34
In order to get Alex's approval to throw a party, Emma finally meets with Maddy.
Guest stars Nikea Gamby-Turner
Episode 35
Emma plans a high-profile benefit to introduce potential clientele to the Bates' financial service.
Guest stars Nikea Gamby-Turner
Episode 36
Harriet and Martin have an awkward encounter. Alex restrains Emma from breaking it up.
Guest stars James Brent Isaacs
Episode 37
With the benefit over a week away, challenges arise as Emma and Harriet struggle to find a celebrity guest, venue, and cause.
Guest stars Nikea Gamby-Turner
Episode 38
An unexpected guest could be the answer to Emma's problems.
Guest stars Stephen A. Chang
Episode 39
Things begin to come together for Maddy's benefit: Emma finds a celebrity guest, Harriet nails down a location, and Frank Churchill helps out with last-minute details.
Guest stars Stephen A. Chang
Episode 40
Emma revels in the success of the benefit. Meanwhile, Alex reveals he may have a bit of a jealous side.
Guest stars Nikea Gamby-Turner
Episode 41
Emma is in for a surprise when a former client re-enters her life asking her for her event planning services.
Guest stars Paul Stuart, Jessica Jade Andres
Episode 42
With Alex and Harriet's support, Emma decides to take on James Elton and Caroline Lee's engagement party.
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Episode 43
Emma tries to get to know Caroline better, only to be annoyed by her.
Guest stars Jessica Jade Andres
Episode 44
Frustrations escalate as Emma begins planning the engagement party. Caroline tests Emma with her high demands, and Alex points out their striking similarities.
Guest stars Jessica Jade Andres
Episode 45
Emma insists she and Caroline are different, especially after Caroline gets a chef fired.
Guest stars Paul Stuart, Jessica Jade Andres
Episode 46
Alex reassures Emma about the engagement party and encourages Harriet to believe in herself.
Guest stars Jessica Jade Andres
Episode 47
On the day of the engagement party, James stops by the office to exclude Harriet from the party, but Alex asks her to be his date.
Guest stars Paul Stuart
Episode 48
The day after the successful party, Caroline drops by the office to say goodbye. Emma takes the opportunity to ask her a question.
Guest stars Jessica Jade Andres
Episode 49
The Emma Approved office adjusts to their new employee, Jane Fairfax— Emma, especially, attempts to win her over.
Guest stars Tyra Colar
Episode 50
Emma teams up with Frank Churchill to throw a bachelor/bachelorette auction.
Guest stars Stephen A. Chang
Episode 51
Emma convinces Alex and Jane to take photos for the auction; Frank doesn't show.
Guest stars Tyra Colar
Episode 52
Emma wants to find out who sent Jane a mysterious gift, but her new hire seems to be hiding secrets.
Guest stars Tyra Colar
Episode 53
Insisting that she isn't gossiping, Emma is still making speculations about Jane's mystery gift sender.
Guest stars Stephen A. Chang
Episode 54
Annie wants plays matchmaker for Alex and Jane, much to Emma's dismay.
Guest stars Alexis Boozer Sterling
Episode 55
Emma puts Annie's theory to the test to see if Alex and Jane really do have any chemistry.
Guest stars Tyra Colar
Episode 56
With the auction only a day away, Frank Churchill has to leave unexpectedly.
Guest stars Alexis Boozer Sterling, Stephen A. Chang
Episode 57
With the success of the benefit still not far behind them and not wanting to break the momentum, Emma begins to eye another big client: Boxx, an eco-friendly restaurant. Too impatient to wait until the company officially lands them, she also decides she wants to throw Annie a baby shower.
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Episode 58
Emma scrambles to make both Annie's baby shower and the Boxx event a success. Jane sees a business opportunity for her aunt.
Guest stars Alexis Boozer Sterling, Tyra Colar
Episode 59
After Frank rescues her from a car accident, Harriet has a new crush, but Emma tries not to interfere this time.
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Episode 60
Frank comes to visit and he spills some information about the opening that could ruin the event.
Guest stars Stephen A. Chang, Tyra Colar
Episode 61
Emma blames Maddy for telling Frank about the restaurant secret and Jane gets offended. Alex suspects Frank and Jane are hiding something, but Emma finds it ridiculous.
Guest stars Tyra Colar
Episode 62
Very busy with the Boxx opening, Emma has to work during Annie's baby shower.
Guest stars Alexis Boozer Sterling, Stephen A. Chang, Tyra Colar
Episode 63
Frank convinces Emma not to use Maddy's jams for the gift bags given at the restaurant opening.
Guest stars Stephen A. Chang
Episode 64
After the party, Emma must face the consequences of her bad actions.
Guest stars Tyra Colar
Episode 65
Harriet takes the reins while Emma wallows.
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Episode 66
Emma apologizes to Maddy for what went down at the Boxx opening.
Guest stars Nikea Gamby-Turner
Episode 67
Annie reveals that Frank and Jane used to date, which proves Emma has been wrong about many things.
Guest stars Alexis Boozer Sterling, Nikea Gamby-Turner
Episode 68
Emma has a realization about something she should've known all along.
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Episode 69
After Harriet and Emma's revealing conversation things become awkward between the two friends.
Guest stars James Brent Isaacs
Episode 71
Frank visits the office to make an official apology.
Guest stars Stephen A. Chang
Episode 72
Emma helps Harriet plan the perfect proposal for Martin.
Where to watch Emma ApprovedEpisode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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